On December 13, 2022, the Confucius Institute Ljubljana was one of the sponsors of the annual gala dinner of the Slovenian Chinese Business Council, held in Bled. It marked the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Slovenia and China and focused on future cooperation between the two countries, especially in the fields of business and innovation.

The gala dinner featured a cultural program organized by the Confucius Institute Ljubljana, which showcased the unique elements of both Slovenian and Chinese cultures. The Lion Dance, a traditional Chinese dance performed by dancers in lion costumes, opened the event, followed by a performance by the choir from Gimnazija Celje – Center, where Confucius Classroom Celje is located. Choir sang a selection of Chinese, Slovenian, and English songs.